Welwyn Hatfield
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This Hertfordshire constituency includes Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield, blending garden city planning with historic landmarks like Hatfield House. The A1(M) runs through the area, and direct trains connect to London King’s Cross in under 30 minutes. Retail centres, green spaces, and proximity to the University of Hertfordshire add to its appeal.
Wards in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield is divided into 15 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brookmans Park and Little Heath
- Haldens
- Handside
- Hatfield Central
- Hatfield East
- Hatfield South West
- Hatfield Villages
- Hollybush
- Howlands
- Panshanger
- Peartree
- Sherrards
- Welham Green and Hatfield South
- Welwyn East
- Welwyn West
Welwyn Hatfield is a constituency that covers these wards in Welwyn Hatfield.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 24,292 | 21.27% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 13,188 | 11.55% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 15,618 | 13.68% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 23,025 | 20.17% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,366 | 17.84% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,692 | 15.49% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 76,130 | 66.93% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 11,058 | 9.72% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| African | 5,417 | 4.76% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 5,031 | 4.42% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 2,215 | 1.95% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,939 | 1.70% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Irish | 1,467 | 1.29% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,305 | 1.15% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Chinese | 1,295 | 1.14% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,294 | 1.14% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| White and Asian | 1,275 | 1.12% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Pakistani | 1,168 | 1.03% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 997 | 0.88% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| White and Black African | 852 | 0.75% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Other Black | 670 | 0.59% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Bangladeshi | 584 | 0.51% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Arab | 528 | 0.46% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 264 | 0.23% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 259 | 0.23% | 0.15% | 0.17% |